It was just over two months ago that James called me and said that his company asked if he (we) would be willing to relocate to the UK. It's been a whirlwind and I can't believe we are leaving in less than a month. We go to Philly on December 6 for a "biometrics" appointment where we are fingerprinted and photographed. After that, we need to send a bunch of information to the agency that is helping us to get our visas, including our passports and loads of other documentation. That gets sent to the British Consulate and, allegedly, we should have all our paperwork, including our visas, by December 14. We will plan on flying over the night of December 27 and should be back for Christmas 2013. We'll also be back throughout the year - US Open in June is a definite.
James has been in the UK for a week and we are filling out an application for an apartment (flat) tomorrow (link with pictures below). Fingers crossed it all goes well and we can get this one as we both really like it.
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/property-history/15/wolverton-house/george-street/alderley-edge/sk9-7eb/19443663
We still need to arrange for a car (which we have a lead on) and get a bank account opened (which some have said is very difficult and others have said is quite simple). We are both really excited and plan on taking advantage of being over there and close to so many great places to visit. Already on the docket: The Ice Hotel in Sweden and Chianti, Italy for a friend's wedding.
Stay tuned (if you're interested).
James and Des
So glad you are doing this! I look forward to reading all about your exciting year! I have a feeling you may like it so much over there, you are not coming back. Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get it and you keep that gorgeous painting above your bed :)
ReplyDeleteHAHA! I hate that thing. Who the hell puts weeds on their walls as a painting?
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